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14 Shades of Grey

Staind · 2003

62 min · 14 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal · post-grunge

A raw exploration of emotional struggles wrapped in heavy guitar riffs and melancholic melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional exploration
  • melancholic melodies for reflection
  • gradual climax through the album
  • raw vulnerability in sound
  • for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer instant gratification songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time '14 Shades of Grey' was released in 2003, Staind had established themselves as a significant force in post-grunge with their previous album, 'Break the Cycle', achieving multi-platinum success. This album marked a continuation of their introspective themes while also reflecting a shift towards a more polished sound, showcasing their evolution as artists following the commercial peak of their earlier work.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Price to Play 3:36
  • 2 How About You 3:58
  • 3 So Far Away 4:05
  • 4 Yesterday 3:47
  • 5 Fray 5:04
  • 6 Zoe Jane 4:37
  • 7 Fill Me Up 4:25
  • 8 Layne 4:26
  • 9 Falling Down 3:56
  • 10 Reality 4:38
  • 11 Tonight 4:25
  • 12 Could It Be 4:44
  • 13 Blow Away 6:15
  • 14 Intro 4:28

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